Ms Walker spearheaded a similar charge in her home town of Murwullimbah a few years ago, in which the outpouring of public pressure forced the local health department to re-open the service.

While Hunter New England Health claim to have only suspended the service due to staff shortages, Ms Walker said there are striking similarities in the two cases, as that is how the Murwullimbah service first closed the books.

The meeting with Dawn Walker is open for anyone to attend, and due to weather concerns will be held at 3pm on Saturday. Anyone looking to attend will find more information on the Friends of Tamworth Maternity Services Facebook page.